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by drdrake
Sat 28 May, 2011 22:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: farewell
Replies: 33
Views: 2993

farewell

quick good bye to you all i sold my last z3 this month, i have had the best car of my youth but life moves on. genuine thanks for all the info and advice from you all, i have gained so much from this site 95% of you seem to be helpful and the others are lonely know it alls who speak with a lot of ce...
by drdrake
Thu 05 May, 2011 17:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: electric seat wont go up or down but will go back and forwar
Replies: 13
Views: 7063

electric seat wont go up or down but will go back and forwar

hi

my drivers seat wont raise and drop, i can hear the motor trying to engage but no movement, i had a look on here and others have suggested it may have come off the runner but im not sure if this is something i can fix myself

can anyone give me any advice please?

thanks in advance
by drdrake
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 16:13
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Silica gel ate my leather - help needed ASAP
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

hi thanks for replies so far

i have tried to cleanse the leather with water and cloth
and just tried autosol leder reiniger but no noticable results yet, i think i need a clear top coat lacquer as the colour isnt damaged just the clear lacquer
by drdrake
Fri 25 Mar, 2011 13:02
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Silica gel ate my leather - help needed ASAP
Replies: 7
Views: 1607

Silica gel ate my leather - help needed ASAP

Hi Friends I have damaged my leather on my drivers seat by stupidily placing silica gel (from inside shoe box sachet) directly onto the leather in an attempt to inhibit mould that had started to grow on my seats from the bad weather/ The gel appears to have eaten the top coat off clear gloss/lacquer...
by drdrake
Mon 21 Feb, 2011 21:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and fitting kitting and cover etc
Replies: 1
Views: 631

UPDATE

sold the top and brackets!!

ITEMS LEFT FOR SALE

Wind deflector

tonneau cover

and rear demister switch

rear demister wiring loom
by drdrake
Fri 18 Feb, 2011 13:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Hardtop and fitting kitting and cover etc
Replies: 1
Views: 631

Z3 Hardtop and fitting kitting and cover etc

Hi all Im selling my Cosmos Black Hardtop with black roof lining all in great condition. I also am selling the genuine BMW hard top installation brackets either seperately on together Rear demister switch and demister wiring loom Tonneau cover in black finally the mesh windbreaker for over the roll ...
by drdrake
Tue 20 Jul, 2010 18:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Halfords 2 for 1 all cleaning products
Replies: 24
Views: 2466

clay thief

out of my 2 clay bars - one was missing and the other had been used and squezed back in the packet with the hand prints on!!! when i clayed my car im sure it added scratches!! the 2nd option i went for is the liquid clay ICE - which is a polish which is supposed to have clay in it but im not impress...
by drdrake
Mon 21 Jun, 2010 19:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Windsccreen Chrome Surround
Replies: 25
Views: 2805

Elaborated here: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18853&highlight=chrome+surround :wink: Cheers R. Many thanks Robert. After reading that topic I am still unsure though. My kit came with bits protruding out at the bottom that I imagine bolt on to the frame. It looks like the winds...
by drdrake
Wed 09 Jun, 2010 10:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cosmos Black Z3 > Audi TT > Topaz Blue Z3
Replies: 7
Views: 1298

Hi

Glad to see you back, im lucky enough to own a z3 and a TT and can confirm the audi is more liable to break however when it does run its better than the z3 in other ways.

ultimately the zed wins as i know i can trust her whole heartedly
by drdrake
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 09:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My MOT advisory notice suggested.....
Replies: 3
Views: 810

My MOT advisory notice suggested.....

(both front lower) suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint.


As it only an advisory should I worry? and if I get it repaired what should i expect to pay a local small garage?

thanks in advance
by drdrake
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 09:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My MOT advisory notice suggested.....
Replies: 1
Views: 383

My MOT advisory notice suggested.....

(both front lower) suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint.


As it only an advisory should I worry? and if I get it repaired what should i expect to pay a local small garage?

thanks in advance
by drdrake
Tue 08 Jun, 2010 09:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Surely not right?
Replies: 20
Views: 2662

suspiciously cheap
by drdrake
Thu 03 Jun, 2010 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: electric hood failure
Replies: 2
Views: 984

thanks e stocks - its sorted it self now, time really does appear to heal all.
by drdrake
Thu 03 Jun, 2010 11:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: electric hood failure
Replies: 2
Views: 984

electric hood failure

Hi Chaps

My power hood stopped working this morning, yesterday I did push/assist it a little bit when taking the hood down so I wondered if I have buggered something? whats the best basic checks please?
by drdrake
Mon 17 May, 2010 20:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop question?
Replies: 4
Views: 584

theyre standard
by drdrake
Fri 09 Apr, 2010 10:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noisy Soft Top
Replies: 4
Views: 860

Creaky

Which rubbers? Whereabouts?
by drdrake
Thu 08 Apr, 2010 21:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noisy Soft Top
Replies: 4
Views: 860

Re: Noisy Soft Top

I've just put the Hard Top away for the summer and noticed that my Soft Top now has an annoying creak/rattle from strut directly above my head (the strut in front of the one that causes the crease in the rear window when folded). I never had this problem last year. I have a 3.0i with a rooflining a...
by drdrake
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 22:23
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: can we fix it?
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

posted a pic - any useful ideas
by drdrake
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 22:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Officially a Z3 owner :-)
Replies: 22
Views: 1436

need to change those wheels asap
by drdrake
Wed 07 Apr, 2010 19:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Waiting for my Z-3
Replies: 65
Views: 8333

Well HT, in both cases the vessel shipped water on the main deck which runs the entire length and breadth of the vessel. There is no decompartmentation as usually the case with ships of this type. In my particular case I was duty engineer and was asked by the mate to "trim down by the head&quo...
by drdrake
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 20:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Side gills Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 1072

chrome side vents

mine went last week for 101 on the bay
by drdrake
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 20:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Side gills Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 1072

you still after a set peter?
by drdrake
Mon 05 Apr, 2010 19:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Side gills Ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 1072

price

how much do we reckon they will go for?
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 21:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Genuine BMW hardtop fitting kit
Replies: 1
Views: 487

update

now listed on popular auction website with my other items
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 21:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: post facelift rear demister switch
Replies: 1
Views: 394

update

now listed on popular auction website with my other items
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 21:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: cosmos black hardtop for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 828

update

now listed on popular auction website with my other items
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 21:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: post facelift rear demister switch
Replies: 1
Views: 394

post facelift rear demister switch

with original packing mint condition

offers
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 20:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black z3 TONNEAU COVER
Replies: 1
Views: 415

sold :lol:
by drdrake
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 19:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black z3 TONNEAU COVER
Replies: 1
Views: 415

Black z3 TONNEAU COVER

Genunine bmw black perfect condtition

summers coming and this finishing extra just looks great

Offers invited by om
by drdrake
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 20:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Genuine BMW hardtop fitting kit
Replies: 1
Views: 487

Genuine BMW hardtop fitting kit

Both brackets and torx screwdriver - all perfect condition

offers please
by drdrake
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 20:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: cosmos black hardtop for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 828

cosmos black hardtop for sale

mint condition just been resprayed 3 months ago so paint is perfect

offers please
by drdrake
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 16:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The second coming
Replies: 8
Views: 915

glad to hear it!

so tell us about your car spec?
by drdrake
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 16:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The second coming
Replies: 8
Views: 915

how you feel now beemz?

i missed mine and 5 years later got another and havent looked back since
by drdrake
Tue 30 Mar, 2010 13:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop Brackets
Replies: 5
Views: 587

just wanted to 2nd the last guys comment, its an easy enough job but you do need to be good with your hands but seeing as most of us are hairdressers we should all be fine he he :lol:
by drdrake
Wed 24 Mar, 2010 19:55
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Spit and Polish
Replies: 11
Views: 1451

polish

there are some polish fellas that do this in my tescos car park for a £5
by drdrake
Sun 21 Mar, 2010 19:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Schnitzer alloys fitted :o)
Replies: 53
Views: 4168

I prefer the original ones to be honest.


Only joking they look great and what a classic design that still looks eye catching
by drdrake
Sun 21 Mar, 2010 19:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Re-badged the zed (pics)
Replies: 18
Views: 1243

nice to see a slightly different mod, it looks good
by drdrake
Sat 20 Mar, 2010 22:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: chrome side vents just gone up on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 470

chrome side vents just gone up on ebay

starting bid 99p
by drdrake
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 22:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fraudsters
Replies: 18
Views: 2555

Titan wrote:
myredzed wrote: Ah, now I see your point. Maybe he simply pm'd the wrong forum member then :shrug
In my first post I asked
Titan wrote:Was it an email or a PM?
If tonnc has sent a PM, why not just tell him your car is not for sale :?:
tim you make things sound so obvious sometimes he he!
by drdrake
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 21:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fraudsters
Replies: 18
Views: 2555

Agreed. After all, you're not going to part with the car unless you've received clear d funds...are you?! you have missed my point my cars not for sale Ah, now I see your point. Maybe he simply pm'd the wrong forum member then :shrug doubt it because he addressed it to drdrake and quoted the year a...
by drdrake
Mon 15 Mar, 2010 22:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fraudsters
Replies: 18
Views: 2555

myredzed wrote:
Courageous wrote:What's to know? The guy's a member of this forum and wants to buy a car. Why worry?
Agreed. After all, you're not going to part with the car unless you've received clear d funds...are you?![/quote
you have missed my point my cars not for sale
by drdrake
Mon 15 Mar, 2010 21:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fraudsters
Replies: 18
Views: 2555

Titan wrote:Was it an email or a PM?
tonnc in Malta is wanting to buy a Z
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ight=malta
thats the man, just read your link but want to know the general opinion of others
by drdrake
Mon 15 Mar, 2010 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: fraudsters
Replies: 18
Views: 2555

fraudsters

Hi Has anyone else received an email from a self declared pensioner in malta that wants to buy their car?? i had an email yesterday asking if my car was still for sale, the alarm bells started ringing very clear at this point as my car has never been up for sale. how confidential is this site with m...
by drdrake
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rheostat on the way out
Replies: 16
Views: 1900

Sorry???
by drdrake
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 20:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear numberplate light bulb - what type and size of bulb?
Replies: 11
Views: 1975

does anyone know how to access and change one of these bulbs?
by drdrake
Sun 07 Mar, 2010 20:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rheostat on the way out
Replies: 16
Views: 1900

Rheostat on the way out

Hi I wondered if anyone knows how to solve my little niggle on my dash and console illumination, when I try and adjust the brightness by slowly twisting the pull the lights fail then suddenly are on full brightness there seems to be no middle ground. Accompanied by a quiet scratching sound coming fr...
by drdrake
Sat 06 Mar, 2010 20:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Chrome Roll hoops
Replies: 9
Views: 858

.

pm sent
by drdrake
Sat 06 Mar, 2010 19:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Chrome Side Grill's for swap with Black ones...
Replies: 4
Views: 664

hi

I have a set of cosmic black and a chrome set and an atlanta blue set

if you want to swap a set?
by drdrake
Sat 27 Feb, 2010 20:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Heated Rear Screen on my Hardtop. Advice please
Replies: 3
Views: 520

there not always installed as standard, the switch is expensive imho and so is the lead and it will take time if you dont know exactly what your doing. as you can tell i had a long winded process installing mine but if you have any questions then feel free to send me a personal message my only tip i...
by drdrake
Thu 25 Feb, 2010 21:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale - Genuine BMW chrome gills
Replies: 5
Views: 1087

yeh I know but to be fair we all know what they look like eh